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SX02 BSU

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,331 mi
Last recorded161,331 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX02 BSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 161,331 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired spring loose on axle (3.6.E.3)

both B posts have a crack at the door catch

brake pipes greased

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slower (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 158,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 156,792 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 156,789 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded underfloor front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 151,510 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 151,468 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s front tyre worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 139,673 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 139,673 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 129,200 miles

both n/s front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

steering pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 129,115 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both n/s front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

steering pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,460 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drive belt deteriated

front brake discs scored

o/s b post holed @door catch

power steering pipes c orroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 119,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drive belt deteriated

front brake discs scored

o/s b post holed @door catch

power steering pipes c orroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 51,242 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 106,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn inside advise.

o/s/front pipe corroded advise.

rear brake adjusters worn advise.

reverse lamp in/op.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 106,752 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front tyres worn inside advise.

o/s/front pipe corroded advise.

reverse lamp in/op.

steering rack boots twisted advise.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 98,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 90,144 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 90,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2006 77,709 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 83,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 83,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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SX02 BSU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 105,110 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SX02 BSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SX02 BSU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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